4.0 KiB
4.0 KiB
G2B – Operating effectively; band plans; drills and emergencies; RACES operation
- G2B01 (C) [97.101(b), (c)]
Which of the following is true concerning access to frequencies?
- A. Nets have priority
- B. QSOs in progress have priority
- C. Except during emergencies, no amateur station has priority access to any frequency
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D. Contest operations should yield to non-contest use of frequencies
- G2B02 (B)
What is the first thing you should do if you are communicating with another amateur station and hear a station in distress break in?
- A. Inform your local emergency coordinator
- B. Acknowledge the station in distress and determine what assistance may be needed
- C. Immediately decrease power to avoid interfering with the station in distress
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D. Immediately cease all transmissions
- G2B03 (C)
What is good amateur practice if propagation changes during a contact creating interference from other stations using the frequency?
- A. Advise the interfering stations that you are on the frequency and that you have priority
- B. Decrease power and continue to transmit
- C. Attempt to resolve the interference problem with the other stations in a mutually acceptable manner
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D. Switch to the opposite sideband
- G2B04 (B)
When selecting a CW transmitting frequency, what minimum separation from other stations should be used to minimize interference to stations on adjacent frequencies?
- A. 5 Hz to 50 Hz
- B. 150 Hz to 500 Hz
- C. 1 kHz to 3 kHz
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D. 3 kHz to 6 kHz
- G2B05 (C)
When selecting an SSB transmitting frequency, what minimum separation should be used to minimize interference to stations on adjacent frequencies?
- A. 5 Hz to 50 Hz
- B. 150 Hz to 500 Hz
- C. 2 kHz to 3 kHz
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D. Approximately 6 kHz
- G2B06 (A)
How can you avoid harmful interference on an apparently clear frequency before calling CQ on CW or phone?
- A. Send “QRL?” on CW, followed by your call sign; or, if using phone, ask if the frequency is in use, followed by your call sign
- B. Listen for 2 minutes before calling CQ
- C. Send the letter “V” in Morse code several times and listen for a response, or say “test” several times and listen for a response
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D. Send “QSY” on CW or if using phone, announce “the frequency is in use,” then give your call sign and listen for a response
- G2B07 (C)
Which of the following complies with commonly accepted amateur practice when choosing a frequency on which to initiate a call?
- A. Listen on the frequency for at least two minutes to be sure it is clear
- B. Identify your station by transmitting your call sign at least 3 times
- C. Follow the voluntary band plan
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D. All these choices are correct
- G2B08 (A)
What is the voluntary band plan restriction for US stations transmitting within the 48 contiguous states in the 50.1 MHz to 50.125 MHz band segment?
- A. Only contacts with stations not within the 48 contiguous states
- B. Only contacts with other stations within the 48 contiguous states
- C. Only digital contacts
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D. Only SSTV contacts
- G2B09 (A) [97.407(a)]
Who may be the control operator of an amateur station transmitting in RACES to assist relief operations during a disaster?
- A. Only a person holding an FCC-issued amateur operator license
- B. Only a RACES net control operator
- C. A person holding an FCC-issued amateur operator license or an appropriate government official
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D. Any control operator when normal communication systems are operational
- G2B10 (B)
Which of the following is good amateur practice for net management?
- A. Always use multiple sets of phonetics during check-in
- B. Have a backup frequency in case of interference or poor conditions
- C. Transmit the full net roster at the beginning of every session
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D. All these choices are correct
- G2B11 (C) [97.407(d)(4)]
How often may RACES training drills and tests be routinely conducted without special authorization?
- A. No more than 1 hour per month
- B. No more than 2 hours per month
- C. No more than 1 hour per week
- D. No more than 2 hours per week